GH Institute

All Towels

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  Review of Bhs Ultimate Bath Sheet

  Features

  19 colours in range. 908.2g. 99 x 149.5cm. Range: face towel, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Gained full marks for its ability to retain water and its speed of absorption. No visible pulled threads after ten wash and dry cycles.

  Drawbacks: Colour faded after ten washes. Lost some of its sheen. Some shrinkage occurred.

  Rating: 72/100

  Price: £24

  Stockist: 0845 196 0000 - http://www.bhs.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

  
  

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  Review of Primark 100% Cotton XL Towel

  Features

  14 colours. 851.8g. 100 x 153cm. Range: face cloth, hand towel, bath towel and XL towel.

  Comments

  Good points: High score for appearance after ten wash and dry cycles. Good sized towel which did not shrink excessively on washing.

  Drawbacks: Not very dense to start with. Became less soft after washing and a few threads pulled.

  Rating: 71/100

  Price: £5

  Stockist: 0118 9606 300 - http://www.primark.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Debenhams Supersoft Towel

  Features

  18 colours in range. 442.5g. 70 x 130cm. Range: face cloth, hand towel, bath towel, bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Good absorbency score.

  Drawbacks: Became less soft after washing and had some pulled threads, some shrinkage occurred.

  Rating: 69/100

  Price: £7

  Stockist: 08445 616161 - http://www.debenhams.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Dunelm Mill Egyptian 100% Combed Cotton Bath Towel

  Features

  30 colours in range. 524.8g. 69 x 128cm. Range: face cloth, guest towel, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Low shrinkage result after ten washes.

  Drawbacks: Colour faded dramatically after ten washes and a lot of threads had pulled.

  Rating: 67/100

  Price: £7.99

  Stockist: 08451 65 65 65 - http://www.dunelm-mill.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Wilko Egyptian Bath Towel 100% Cotton

  Features

  16 colours in range. 424.6g. 68 x 127cm. Range: hand towel, bath towel, face cloth and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: High performance score, particularly on speed of absorbing water.

  Drawbacks: Thin, coarse towel. Threads easily pull out. Too small for an everyday towel. Gained below average shrinkage score.

  Rating: 65/100

  Price: £4

  Stockist: 08456 080807 - http://www.wilkinsonplus.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of House of Fraser Calm Hygrocotton Bath Sheet

  Features

  6 colours. 713.4g. 90 x 151cm. Range: face cloth, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Minimal shrinkage.

  Drawbacks: Very slow to absorb water. Became less soft after washing.

  Rating: 65/100

  Price: £15

  Stockist: 020 7003 4000 - http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Marks and Spencer Supima Cotton XL Bath Towel

  Features

  33 colours in range. 949.4g. 90 x 180cm. Range: face cloth, hand towel, bath towel, XL bath towel.

  Comments

  Good points: Softness remained after washing.

  Drawbacks: Few pulled threads after its ten wash and dry cycles. Felt to be too big a towel. Wasn't felt to be very absorbent as it was too soft. Some shrinkage occurred.

  Rating: 64/100

  Price: £19.49

  Stockist: 0845 302 1234 - http://www.marksandspencer.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Ikea Såxan Bath Towel

  Features

  8 colours in range. 425.3g. 70 x 138cm. Range: hand towel and bath towel.

  Comments

  Good points: Absorbed water quickly. No visible loose threads after ten wash and dry cycles.

  Drawbacks: Lost its softness quite early on. Some shrinkage occurred.

  Rating: 63/100

  Price: £2.99

  Stockist: 0845 358 3364 - http://www.ikea.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Asda 100% Cotton Bath Towel

  Features

  10 colours. 443.7g. 70 x 132cm. Range: face towel, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Absorbed water quickly. No visible loose threads after ten wash and dry cycles.

  Drawbacks: Lost its softness quite early on.

  Rating: 62/100

  Price: £4

  Stockist: 0500 100 055 - http://www.asda.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of John Lewis Egyptian Combed Cotton Bath Towel

  Features

  2 colours in range: blueberry and thistle. 698.2g. 69cm x 140cm. Range: face cloth, guest towel, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Absorbed water quickly.

  Drawbacks: Few pulls. Didn't leave fluff on tester, but some remnants on the floor.

  Rating: 56/100

  Price: £16

  Stockist: 08456 049 049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2010

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  Review of Christy Loft Cotton Supima Hygrocotton Bath Towel

  Features

  6 colours in range. 595.3g. 70 x 135cm. Range: face cloth, hand towel, bath towel and bath sheet.

  Comments

  Good points: Moulded well around body.

  Drawbacks: Low performance score. Lots of pulled threads, even after first use.

  Rating: 47/100

  Price: £24

  Stockist: 08457 58 52 52 - http://www.christy-home.com

  GHI Test Report - February 2010